Good day. I have one of each and the AH is waaaay nicer than the TC and the TC is mint with pretty wood. Keep the AH and be happy. The only negative about my AH is the weight; [it's a bit muzzle heavy for a deteriorating old guy]. However, you need to study or find a seasoned ML shooter to guide you a bit. It is a great hobby but can be intimidating and even dangerous. I have been building and shooting Muzzle Loaders [from kits] for about 60 years. I still learn something from this forum every day. PolecatEDITED: Thanks, Eric!
Newbie, here.
Late last year, I decided to give muzzleloading a try after reading about it online (and on this forum), so I bought a few rifles. Unfortunately, I really don't have the time to start the hobby. My question is, which of the following rifles might you keep if you could only keep one? (I know next to NOTHING about muzzleloaders or muzzleloading in general, so your opinion and guidance would be greatly appreciated.)
1. Thompson / Center Hawken, 50 Cal. (I remember the seller mentioning that it was an older 5-digit serial number, whatever that means. I just thought it looked pretty.)
2. Austin & Halleck, 50 Cal. (I read somewhere that A&H made a superb quality muzzleloader, and this particular one is in mint condition.)
Personally, I'm leaning toward the Austin & Halleck, but I don't know why.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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My experience is exactly the opposite, LOL! But maybe it's because I had the A&H flintlock and the 1st generation T/C flintlock cock had an absolutely ATROCIOUS geometry to it. If you also note ... the T/C and Lyman flintlocks 'were so good' that another company started making drop-in replacements to replace them ... just because they 'were so good' , haha!T/C has a better lock and trigger mechanism. The parts are readily available and cheaper if you need to ever replace anything.
TC every time more popular more fixable and more saleable and parts/upgrades /after market ,just more of everything , not a question they can shoot if you can !/EdEDITED: Thanks, Eric!
Newbie, here.
Late last year, I decided to give muzzleloading a try after reading about it online (and on this forum), so I bought a few rifles. Unfortunately, I really don't have the time to start the hobby. My question is, which of the following rifles might you keep if you could only keep one? (I know next to NOTHING about muzzleloaders or muzzleloading in general, so your opinion and guidance would be greatly appreciated.)
1. Thompson / Center Hawken, 50 Cal. (I remember the seller mentioning that it was an older 5-digit serial number, whatever that means. I just thought it looked pretty.)
2. Austin & Halleck, 50 Cal. (I read somewhere that A&H made a superb quality muzzleloader, and this particular one is in mint condition.)
Personally, I'm leaning toward the Austin & Halleck, but I don't know why.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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thank GOD, that we are a primitive site with no in lines. we are the last of the dinosaur's! that is what draws us to the site. jmho.
Without a doubt, keep the Austin Halleck .EDITED: Thanks, Eric!
Newbie, here.
Late last year, I decided to give muzzleloading a try after reading about it online (and on this forum), so I bought a few rifles. Unfortunately, I really don't have the time to start the hobby. My question is, which of the following rifles might you keep if you could only keep one? (I know next to NOTHING about muzzleloaders or muzzleloading in general, so your opinion and guidance would be greatly appreciated.)
1. Thompson / Center Hawken, 50 Cal. (I remember the seller mentioning that it was an older 5-digit serial number, whatever that means. I just thought it looked pretty.)
2. Austin & Halleck, 50 Cal. (I read somewhere that A&H made a superb quality muzzleloader, and this particular one is in mint condition.)
Personally, I'm leaning toward the Austin & Halleck, but I don't know why.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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